memphismason

Thanks everyone. I think I will fix and keep. So I should contact ruger and order the parts? Whn I called Ruger to find out what model this was (because it doesn't say anywhere on the pistol) they had to send me to the records department becasue of it age. That is when I found out it was a 1965 model Standard. The Part in the above post, says it is for a Mark I, my pistol is the model before the Mark I, the Standard. Does anyone know if this part will work? I guess I need to call Ruger.

I like them both!!!

I just recently bought one of these from another member on here. He sold 6 mags with it, and all of them say 9mm. I have only had the gun for about a month, so I can't be of much help. sorry. Have you shoot the pistol yet?

Yeah, lets make pickett signs. I'm am tired of relying on CHINA! what a min....where did the computer come from?

Where is a Thomas Jefferson when we need him?

I cry sometimes, just thinking about it.

Thanks guys

First, Iwasn't aware that the part would only cost me dollars, as the gunsmith told me it would be around $30. The dilemia is there are at least 5 guns I have had my eye on lately, and the $100 I could make from getting rid of this gun, could go towards one of these others. The questions is .....What would you do, dump it or fix it and keep it? Simple question, seeking other gun minded people's opinions.

Here is a pic. The red arrows shows where the guy told me that the part was missing from.

Obama is a joke, Clinton is a joke, and McCain is a joke. We are screwed. I really wished we had a strong third party.

I have a 1965 Ruger Standard .22 cal pistol. It fire the .22longs. The extractor ???? bar??? (sorry if this isn't the right name) is gone out of it, (That was what a trusted gunsmith told me). The gun will fire, but will not eject the spent casing. He said he could get the part for under $30. He also offered me $100 for it. Now here is the problem. The gun was given to me by a friend, so I have no money tied up in it. Get rid of it for $100, or put $50 (part+labor) into it to get it working correctly. The gunsmith who looked at it for me, said if it was him he would fix it and keep it, because he has two of them and they are a blast to shoot. I have had one in the past and it was fun, but I am still wanting guns for "purposes" not just fun toys, if that makes sense. Any opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Mindless Gaston Worshipper, thanks.

Mars I will have to refrain from going any farther in this converstaion. You can say there is no hostilty but I sense otherwise. You seem to think that you are "above" being a Mason, and you are entitled to that stance. Our Freemason Forefathers and other great men, made sure of that right. I would hate to type anything in anger as a response to a "Super Moderator" for the TGO Boards. Mason may control the world, but we don't control the TGO boards. Say that is a nice "rank" you have their, military I assume. Anymore that I would say in response to your statements would be coming from me with a little fire in my heart, and that is not right. Sometimes quotation marks around a word, seem to mock, instead of referring to a quote, and that is what i think you have done. If Freemasonry is something that you feel is not right for you, then So Mote it Be.

It seems like there is a little hostility in your words, and I hate you feel that way. The work a person commits to memory is a way of proceeding through the degrees, just as any fraternity, job, group, club, etc. to raise in "rank" something is required. It is not hard at all, and it proves no one worthy of anything other than advance to the next degree in Freemasonry. Maybe telling people not to let something become their life, is good, but Masonry doesn't become your life, Your Life becomes Masonic. Guns are a big part of my life, also God, Family, and Masonry. We are a brotherhood bound by duty and honor. No ill will meant, just wanted to let you know that I am sorry for whatever cause the bad taste for Masonry is in your mouth. It sounds like you know of someone who lives, breathes, eats, and sleeps Masonry, and if that is their cup of tea, and it is not causing anyone else any harm, the So Mote it be. But sometimes people do take things to the extreme, and can put Masonry ahead of their other duties, this is wrong, and this person should be spoken to about it. Whenit becomes Deer Season mt life becomes Deer hunting, and in the off season it is Masonry, but hell, I still sit in the woods and study. If you have any questions you would like to have answered on more of a personal level, shoot me a pm.

Thanks Verne for your kind words. I didn't even get into the history and I am glad you mentioned that part of it. I was asked once before what Freemasonry was, what Freemasons do, and why at such a young age I am a part of this Fraternity. And in I knew the reasons, but I didn't have the words for it, and I decided, that was the last time I was going to be speechless when those questions were asked. I hope what I said has explained enough. It is how I perceive the Order. Being a Mason, comes from the heart, there are many people out there who have the qualities to be a fine Mason, they just never knock. I decided to knock one day, and I believe it was a good choice, and I want to be able to give a good reason why, because someone might find light from my words. It wa a joy for me when I was raised the year my first cousin was Master. I was Intiated 4-21-2006, Passed - 5-26-2006, and Raised - 6-30-2006, and went straight to the Junior Deacon's seat, (he was absent for the whole year due to work). From there, I have never looked back. Well I will be checking the boards latter, I am off to the lodge. We have an EA Degree tonight, and I need to go prepare for giving the charge. I love working in the First Degree, because that is the new brothers first glimpse into what Masonry has to offer.

Like I said earlier. We don't control everything. just the important stuff.

Creeky that is a good idea. I really didn't like using a gym bag because it seemed like all my stuff was just scattered around, and now this small NRA bag I have is.... well a little to small. But your setup looks nice. I might have to check into the tackle box/bag idea.

Glock model 30: 1: Trijicon Night Sights 2:Scherer Grip Extensions for two mags 3: Scherer Plug 4: Glock Extended Slide Stop Lever That is it, if you don't count putting white in the lettering on the slide.

I got to get off my butt, and get a Mall Ninja outfit!

Clownsdd is right you can do what you want at what ever speed you can or want to. We have some members who never come to any meetings, they just pay their dues, We have some that only come for the stated meetings, we have some wo only come for degrees, we have some that can only make the Tuesday night meeting, and then there are some (20-30 members) who are there each night they can. I attend most nights, but I let everyone know I need to be home earlier than some because I have a small child and wife I need to tend to. There is a little learnig that goes on after the first and second degree, and after you learn that and "turn it in", you will advance to the next degree. There are 3 degrees in the Blue Lodge, and once you receive the third degree (Master Mason Degree), you are done. You are as much of a Mason as the next brother. Now there are appendent bodies (Scottish and York Rite) which have degrees numbered higher, but the do not represent rank, just a means of numbering. Plus after you become a Master Mason you can join the above mentioned bodies, or even the Shrine. But that is all up to the brother. On degree night when I know I will be there a little longer, my wife usually makes plans with some of the other brother's wives, and anytime when see says lets go and do this or why don't we do this...I go. She supports me being an active part of the lodge and working in the degrees, so I don't mind missing a school night here or there. For instances there have been 4 stated meetings this year so far....I was only able to attend 2 because of other plans, and I am an officer of the lodge. When a man enters Freemasonry he is told that is not intended for Masonry to interfer with his neccessary vocations. Vocations cover work, being a Dad, a husband, Church duties, or anything else that requires your time. So it is open to the individual, all that person has to do is ask a Mason to join, and that is it, the ball gets rolling.

Every Lodge sets there own dues and meeting times. But my lodge meets every Tuesday and Friday nights. Attending the meetings are not mandatory but are incouraged. Whe have a monthly "Stated Meeting" where all the "business" of the lodge is read out ie. approving bills, voting on things, etc. on the First Friday of each month. On Tuesday we have what we call school night. We get together and go over the ritual work and teach the new members their cat. lectures (the catecatical lectures are memory work you must memorizing and recite in order to advance to the next degree.) Not all members participate in the school, some stay in the dinning area and just shoot the bull with other members. They are the ones who already know the work or just there to pass the time. We do the same on Friday nights, when we are not putting on a degree, or have a Stated Meeting. We also try to visit other lodges around town when they are having a degree, and try to help in some of their ritual work. Dues are also set by each lodge, my lodge is currently at $65 a year. Some lodges are more, some are less. This past weekend he had a fish fry. Everyone's friends and families were invited, to come and eat all the fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, onions, you wanted for $7. We have two of those a year, and the money from that is all donated to the lodge, for bills and charity donations.

What we do.....We are a Men's Fraternity, a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbol. We are not a religion, but we are religious in nature. Our Craft was based on the time and events surrounding the building of King Solomon's Temple. We are essentially a Charitable organization giving to the Masonic Widows and Orphans fund, The Templars Eye Foundation, The Shriners Hospitals for Children, and others. We are a brotherhood, just like any other fraternity. We like to say we take good men and make them better, and if a person listens to the lessons Freemasonry teaches, and applies them in their private life then they would be in turn bettering themselves and the people around them. The lessons are not something a person HAS to come to us to get, for we have been taught them our whole lives. We as a fraternity like to stress the morals, principles, and duties which we owe to God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Hope this helps

I use the Free NRA bag that they sent a while back to new members. I had let my membership run-out and when they came a calling I told them I wanted the stuff the newmembers would be getting, so I signed up for 2 years, and got a very nice small range bag for free. Befor that I just used a gym bag. A good friend of mine uses a Stanley Toolbox, you know the black plastic one witht he two yellow top compartments...about $20 at Wal-Mart. Last range trip I had 200 rounds of 9mm, 100 rounds of .380, 100 rounds of .45, 200 rounds of .22, a Ruger P89 in its case, a Bersa Thunder .380 in its holster, a 1965 Ruger Stanard .22 in its holster, and two pair of head phones....in the main compartment + the small traveling gun cleaning kit & small tool set in the ide compartments. Needless to say, but I think I had that little bag at its max.....I then realized, I might need a bigger bag, or just take less guns.

I promise we will go easy on the Rabbi.

Man, Bass Pro sure isn't scared of hiring cute girls to work there.